Kelly Tavares

Experience

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  National Museum of Quinta da Boa Vista

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Conservation Intern & Exhibition Interpreter

  ▪ Cataloged collections’ data and designed didactic materials for exhibit interpreters and educators.▪ Collaborated with the development and management of the school and teacher programs. ▪ Exhibition interpreter on Egyptian, European and Latin American archeology at the National Museum.▪ Landscape interpreter for students and visitors at the Botanical Garden historic path.

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  Brazilian Public Education

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Art Teacher

  Art Teacher, Education Consultant, Language Instructor & Museum Interpreter▪ Providing educational services locally for different clients in companies, universities, NGOs, and schools.▪ Developed bilingual art tours and language exchange programs in local museums.Animation School Art Studio, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 2012-2013▪ Consultant for youth arts program at Estudio Escola de AnimaçãoJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2009-2011▪ Developed post-tour and art camp classes at the Museum’s studio for children ages 5-17.▪ Encouraged active learning through the exploration of creative processes in art education.▪ Facilitated family events coordinated by the development, marketing and education departments, including membership, and community programs.▪ Developed post-tour and art camp classes at the Museum’s studio for children ages 5-17.Storyteller, Public Libraries, Eugene and Bethel, OR, US 2011-2012▪ Led storytelling sessions and art classes for children and families for the libraries’ programs;Intern, France-Brasil Home Foundation (FCFB), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2010▪ Assisted on the strategic planning development for the educational program.Teacher Assistant, Estacio de Sa College, Vitoria, ES, Brasil 2005-2006▪ Assisted professors and students in developing creative projects in the photographic studio, B&W laboratory, and digital arts.▪ Taught classes at the photography studios and at the B&W lab for college students. Show less

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  Universitiy of Oregon

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

  Exhibit Curator Mills International Center Gallery

  Worked as Exhibit Curator and event manager for the Cultural Forum's and Mills International Center Galleries.▪ Curated multicultural art shows at the Cultural Forum Galleries and 6 art exhibits. ▪ Developed marketing plans for the opening receptions and to support participating artists.▪ Facilitated the Involvement of diverse community groups throughout the process.▪ Trained a diverse team of students about gallery practices and communications.▪ Managed the gallery budget and external communications, within public relations coordinator. Show less

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  Power of Hope

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Community Cultural Manager

  Community Cultural Facilitator at the Culture Jam, Veneta, OR 2011▪ Facilitated workshops at the Culture Jam youth summer camp for youth ages 15-18 utilizing “Power of Hope” organization’s model.▪ Explored opportunities for youth to take leadership roles within Culture Jam.▪ Told stories to encourage story-telling.▪ Helped the hands on painting workshop.

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  UNESCO

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Project Consultant

  Responsible for assistanting the director of the Museu Nacional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro on the acquisitions of the museum's collections. I worked with the director Alexander Kellner in direct rapport to the UNESCO team and the National Museum staff, aligning the work with researchers, curators, and project managers, in order to align chronograms and the museum’s strategic plan while collecting input from counterparts, to better inform the museum's renovation plan.